Buy Shinseiki Asian Pear

Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinseiki'

Also Known As

Pear-apple
Prapple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'-25'
W: 10'-25'

planting zones

5a-8b

5 gallon | $55

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Shinseiki Asian Pear plant details

Shinseiki Asian Pear is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Shinseiki Asian Pear

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Shinseiki Asian Pear

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Excellent quality fruit is mild and sweet, crisp and juicy, tender and aromatic the medium-sized tree is dense and spreading. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The Shinseiki pears are golden, white, sweet, and crisp with juicy flesh. Fruit ripens in late July to mid-August and stores extremely well until March. No pollinator required. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

Medium to large with pale yellow to yellow-green skin Late Aug. stores well. Needs pollinator. Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Ripens very early, fruits heavily, and has yellow, smooth skin. Crisp and juicy. Full of flavor, it is a standard against which all the others are judged. Ripens in mid August. Don't use 'Tsu Li' or 'Ya Li' as pollinators

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Self-fruiting asian pear. A handsome, deciduous, medium tree, possibly to 30' over time. Flowers in late winter to early spring are followed by pale yellow, smooth fruit with white flesh that is sweet, firm, crisp, and juicy. This early-ripening variety should be read to eat in late August to mid-September. Very good quality fruit with an excellent storage life of 7 to 8 months. Full sun and regular water. Hardy in USDA zone 5.